WELCOME To The Lopez Food Center
A Centralized Meeting Spot For Local Food Distribution Local Food Sales Local Food Opportunities Local Food Services Local Food Trainings Local Food Events
2 out of 3 residents worry about where their next meal will come from.
We vow to change that.
Removing Barriers
As the future home of both the Food Share and the San Juan Food Hub, we are committed to ensuring local food is more readily available.
Food
Opportunities
From food storage to food sales, from pop-ups to food events, we envision a variety of opportunities for local food producers.
Resources & Services
From grant writing to small business courses, from equipment co-ops to revolving loan funds for local farms and food-based businesses, we plan to provide an array of guidance.
We Believe
A thriving local food system and strong economy are essential to a healthy, sustainable life here on Lopez. To make that possible, we need a central gathering place—one that provides reliable access to local food, creates opportunities for growth, and offers resources for those who need them.
Our Projected First Year's Impact
Take a look at what we're working towards
After hosting six public forums and meeting individually with local residents, we have identified the key areas of need:
Nourishing Food for All
The Lopez Food Center will be home to the Lopez Food Share, a food program that currently serves 300 low-earning families (approximately 1200 individuals) each month. It will also house the inter-island local food distributor, San Juan Food Hub.
Food Storage, Processing, Sales and Distribution
The Lopez Food Center building plans include a space for local restaurants to store their food, a commercial kitchen for food processing and preparing, and a retail space to sell value added and farm foods directly to the community.
A Centralized Gathering Space
The Food Center will be home to the Heart & Soul Recovery Cafe, as well local food trucks, providing a gathering space for pop-up events, celebrations, trainings and more.
Trainings & Supports
The Food Center will provide critical training and supports to local food producers. From small business workshops to grant writing courses, we will listen to the needs and seek to provide programming that works for the success of all local food producers.
Our Mission
Our goal is to enhance the San Juan County food network by providing Lopez Island with shared facilities for efficient food production and distribution. We also aim to support the health and well-being of Lopez Island residents by increasing access to nutritious food and hands-on opportunities in the local food economy.
Want to Learn More?
About the Project
Learn more about how the space will be used and who's leading the project.
About the Design
Want to learn more about the finalized plans for construction of the Lopez Food Center?
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Post Mail
P.O. Box 395 Lopez Island, WA,98261